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Parenting on Female First
18 November 2012

Stylish activewear for mums to be: FittaMamma
More women are exercising during pregnancy and the RCOG ( Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) have lent their support to  the view that  all women should be encouraged to participate in ...

Parenting on Female First
18 November 2012

Christmas money-saving trend: Group gifting for families
Every year we see a flurry of tips for ways families can cut back on spending and still have a great Christmas. Group Gifting is the latest trend taking the ...

Parenting on Female First
17 November 2012

Parenting news: Brits are suffering from festive fear
With bonfire night over, new research has revealed that this week a quarter of people are now turning their thoughts to Christmas. How to choose the right present for loved ones ...

Rebecca Ferguson
17 November 2012

Rebecca Ferguson is Encouraging UK Families to get Together with a good Book (VIDEO)
New research reveals that just under half of parents who read to their children spend less than 10 minutes doing so.  The research also shows more than a third of parents ...

Pocket Money for the Digital age has Arrived
16 November 2012

Parenting News: Pocket Money for the Digital age has Arrived
Yesterday saw the launch of PKTMNY, pocket money for a digital age. With PKTMNY children will take their first steps in managing their own money in a safe and secure ...

Are British kids Suffering from a Creative Crisis?
16 November 2012

Parenting News: Are British kids Suffering from a Creative Crisis?
Nearly half (45 per cent) of British parents say they don’t spend time on creative tasks with their children, reveals new research by parenting website, yano.co.uk. In an era of smart ...

Pets on Female First
16 November 2012

Brits to spend £595 million on Christmas presents for pets
Generous Brits will shell out £595 million on gifts for their pampered pets this Christmas. Half of pet owners will buy their beloved family pet at least two presents this ...

Parenting on Female First
16 November 2012

Domestic goddess turns domestic economist
A new study reveals that the role of the domestic goddess is changing, making way for a new breed of domestic economists, as households are forced to take more control of ...

Parenting on Female First
16 November 2012

Five finance tips for parents setting up a business
A recent study revealed that mums who quit their chosen profession to have a baby face a pay cut of up to £20,000 a year when they return to work. The ...

Mother-in-Law's are still Biggest Monster-in-law
16 November 2012

Parenting News: Mother-in-Law's are still the Biggest Monster-in-law
It isn't just likes of Jennifer Lopez having to face a 'Monster-in-law' as research revealed millions of women find themselves in daily battles with their other half’s mum over everything ...

David Cameron
15 November 2012

Parenting News: British kids want to send PM or Simon Cowell on long and Dangerous Space Voyage
The research, which was designed to mark the launch of the new out-of-this-world Novi Stars dolls, questioned 516 children aged eight to 15 on all things alien related. British kids have ...

Parenting on Female First
15 November 2012

19 Tips and troubleshooting for reading aloud with children
Jim Trelease's Tips on Reading Aloud with Children: 1. Begin reading to children as soon as possible. The younger you start them, the easier and better it is. 2. With infants through toddlers, it ...

Letters to Santa are a Christmas tradition
15 November 2012

Parenting News: Christmas Tradition of Writing to Santa at risk of Disappearing
Research launched by Disney Store highlights the disparity between parents’ fond childhood memories of writing a letter to Santa and those they create with their own children, with a third ...

Parenting on Female First
15 November 2012

Seven tips for keeping the family safe on the roads this winter
Make sure you’re being a responsible driver this winter with these simple tips from experts at Michelin on getting your car ready for winter: 1. Prevent the big freeze Ensure the anti-freeze in your ...

Parenting on Female First
15 November 2012

‘Family Time’ is key to encouraging reading in the home
As winter draws in and the evenings are getting shorter, there is nothing more comforting than curling up and immersing yourself in a good book. Unsurprisingly, a recent survey by ...

Findababysitter.com are Making Childcare even more Affordable
15 November 2012

Parenting News: Findababysitter.com are Making Childcare even more Affordable
Findababysitter.com, the UK’s leading childcare search site with over 170k users, has officially launched its first ‘Refer a Friend’ campaign, whereby existing members can benefit from a £10 cash reward ...

Parenting on Female First
14 November 2012

UK blogs get parent power as mummy-bloggers influence half of consumers
Tots100, the UK’s largest community of parent blogs, has today published the largest ever survey of parent bloggers, The 2012 Parent Blogger Benchmark Survey.  The survey, based on responses from 850 ...

Parenting on Female First
14 November 2012

Christmas delivery job can earn parents extra money this festive season
Yodel is on the hunt for over 1,000 self-employed couriers across the UK, to carry out deliveries in their local neighbourhood in the run up to Christmas, with the possibility ...

Tamzin Outhwaite
14 November 2012

Parenting News: Tamzin Outhwaite Celebrates the IKEA soft toy Campaign
As part of the annual Soft Toy campaign, for every soft toy and children’s book purchased in stores before 23rd December, the IKEA Foundation donates 1 Euro to UNICEF and ...

Parenting on Female First
14 November 2012

Eight tips on getting back into shape after pregnancy
With a new baby around, it can be tricky to know where to start with getting back into shape post-pregnancy. After all, most new mums are far too sleep-deprived to ...

Kourtney Kardashian with son Mason and baby daughter Penelope
14 November 2012

Parenting News: Kourtney Kardashian Takes London Stroll with Orbit Baby Buggy
Just in case you need more information on Kourtney Kardashian's buggy of choice – it’s the Orbit Baby’s G2 pushchair, favoured by Hollywood A-listers from Natalie Portman and Jessica Alba ...

A Fairytale Christmas Comes Early for wish child Allanya
14 November 2012

Parenting News: A Fairytale Christmas Comes Early for wish child Allanya
A magical white Christmas came early for one lucky little girl, Allanya Wrench (4), when Angela Griffin made a surprise visit to launch the annual partnership between Fairy & Make-A-Wish. Allanya, ...

Millie Mackintosh
14 November 2012

Live Interview: Millie Mackintosh

Being at school is tough enough without bullying being involved; but when it is, things can get a whole lot harder and even seem unbearable. Being a victim of bullying can ...

Parenting on Female First
13 November 2012

Five tips for families on taking your dog for a woodland walk
To mark the launch of Highland Spring’s new Woodland Wonder campaign, Britain’s favourite duo, and Got Talent champions, Ashleigh and Pudsey, share their tips and stories on taking your dog ...